Notes on Collaboration Tools

Brian:
Google docs
create spreadsheet to document progress
can upload any spreadsheet, word document to google docs and it will automatically show up and be able to be edited

google forms
multiple choice test
questionaire

Jodi:
moodle
can get a free moodle account
a course management system
similar to blackboard, but free
forms, surveys
students can collaborate in wiki space

Theresa:
crocodoc
multiple people can view at the same time
similar to google docs...can upload documents
can highlight, add comments, draw on shared document, e-mail to someone, share with others


Ashley:
survey monkey
free, just need an e-mail to sign up
can use in the classroom
log in to create a survey
quiz the students (on ipod)
feedback survey
select form multiple choice,
save and post link to classroom website
shows you the results

doodle
calendar creator
if you want to set up a meeting time for a group of people, create a doodle and send the link to find out the best time for everyone in the group
use administrator link to view responses